Healthy Kids

What is Healthy Kids?
Healthy Kids is a Medicaid health care program for low-income children under age 19 and for Pregnant Women of any age. There is an income limit. There is no monthly premium for Healthy Kids. Contact the local Department of Human Services in your county to apply for this program.
The limit on family income depends on your children's ages and on the size of your family. Unborn children are included in family size.

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Is There a Limit on Income?
Income guidelines are based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The limit on family income depends on your children's ages and on the size of your family. Unborn children are included in family size.

Click here for the income guidelines for Healthy Kids and the MIChild Program.

Is There a Limit on Assets?
No. Assets such as your home, savings and checking accounts and cars are not counted.

Are There Other Requirements?
You must meet the following requirements:

Have a social security number for each person requesting Healthy Kids. If someone does not have a social security number, we will help them apply for one.
Be a resident of Michigan.
Have proof of your alien status if you are not a U.S. citizen.

How Do I Apply For Healthy Kids?
You may apply for Healthy Kids at your local Family Independence Agency (DHS) office. There is at least one DHS office in each county. Applications are also available at the Marquette County Health Department. Contact either office and ask for an application form.

If you just want Healthy Kids, ask for DCH-0373-D.

If you or your family need help with food, shelter or other daily living expenses, you need to call your local Family Independence Agency and ask for DHS-1171.

You must file a signed application. You may be asked to come to the local DHS office. Tell the worker if you need help with past medical bills. Your coverage may begin three months before you apply.

After I Apply for Healthy Kids What Happens?
The local DHS office decides your eligibility. (Applications taken at the local Public Health Department are forwarded to your local DHS office). You are notified of the decision within 30 days.

If I or my Children are Eligible for Healthy Kids, What Happens Next?
You receive a MIHealth Card. You must present the card each time any of the eligible persons listed on the card request medical services. The card may only be used for the persons listed.

What if Things Change?
You must report to your DHS worker within 10 days any changes that may affect eligibility, such as:

Pregnancy ends
Income
Employment
Health insurance coverage
Persons at home
Address
Any other change

What Does Healthy Kids Pay For?
This is a general listing of Medicaid covered services that are available when medically necessary and furnished by enrolled providers. Some services are only for certain age groups or may require prior approval.

The services listed below are subject to change. Payment is made directly to the provider. You cannot be reimbursed directly. You must use providers enrolled in Healthy Kids.

Prenatal care and delivery services
Maternal and infant support services for some pregnant women and children
Medicaid health screening for recipients under age 21
Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
Services of physicians (MD or DO)
Laboratory and x-ray services
Family planning services
Home health services
Visit services (limited)
Dental services (limited)
Hearing services, including hearing aids (limited)
Community mental services
Pharmacy services and medical supplies
Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)
Treatment for drug addiction and alcoholism
Methadone maintenance
Ambulance services (limited).

Contact your local DHS office about other transportation to a Medicaid covered service.

Fraud

State and Federal laws have penalties for a person found guilty of fraud. Misusing your Medicaid card, making false statements, or failing to report changes is against the law. If evidence indicates willful violations of law, law enforcement officials will investigate. Anyone who aids another person to obtain Medicaid fraudulently is subject to the same penalties.

For more information on this service, please contact us at the location below.

Marquette County Health Department
184 US Highway 41 East
Negaunee, Michigan 49866
(906) 475-7844 (phone)
(906) 475-4435 (fax)

Last UPdate: 26 April, 2007

Healthy Kids

Is There a Limit on Income? Income guidelines are based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The limit on family income depends on your children's ages and on the size of your family. Unborn children are included in family size.

Is There a Limit on Assets? No. Assets such as your home, savings and checking accounts and cars are not counted.

Are There Other Requirements? You must meet the following requirements:

How Do I Apply For Healthy Kids? You may apply for Healthy Kids at your local Family Independence Agency (DHS) office. There is at least one DHS office in each county. Applications are also available at the Marquette County Health Department. Contact either office and ask for an application form.

After I Apply for Healthy Kids What Happens? The local DHS office decides your eligibility. (Applications taken at the local Public Health Department are forwarded to your local DHS office). You are notified of the decision within 30 days.

If I or my Children are Eligible for Healthy Kids, What Happens Next? You receive a MIHealth Card. You must present the card each time any of the eligible persons listed on the card request medical services. The card may only be used for the persons listed.

What if Things Change? You must report to your DHS worker within 10 days any changes that may affect eligibility, such as:

What Does Healthy Kids Pay For? This is a general listing of Medicaid covered services that are available when medically necessary and furnished by enrolled providers. Some services are only for certain age groups or may require prior approval.